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Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms

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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, beach towels
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Beach nearby, beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Saint John, Saint John
  • Dickenson Bay Beach
    9 min walk
  • Cedar Valley Golf Club
    5 min drive
  • Runaway Bay Beach
    6 min drive
  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    18 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms

Calypso Cottage is nestled in the hillside at Halcyon Heights with panoramic views of the Dickenson Bay. Two large bedrooms with oodles of space. In the centre of the well kept lush tropical gardens is a shared swimming pool. The perfect place to relax, recharge and rest the soul. Located on the favoured sunset side of the island and convenient for beaches, restaurants, grocery store and just 15 minutes from the airport.
Registered with Ministry of Tourism.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Dickenson Bay Beach. Features include an outdoor pool. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by foot from Dickenson Bay Beach and a 4-minute drive from Marble Hill
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Helen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sean O.

Great trip
We had a great time at Helens condo.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Sugar Grove, IL 60554, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Month of My Life
I spent the best month of my life in Antigua here, so definitely going to give the property all the stars, although I will mention a few things at the end. The home is very spacious, the bedroom upstairs is beautiful, the views are amazing and the decor is very cute. I was able to work remotely for a month here, the internet works fine. The bed is a bit firm, if I had to suggest anything it would be a mattress topper to make that room absolutely perfect, but its a very nice bedroom and bathroom. The middle floor is the kitchen and living room, love the furniture and decor. If the two fans are on and the doors are open with the mosquito netting closed its comfortable, but there is no a/c so it does get warm on that floor. We did not have an issue with mosquitoes and were able to keep the doors open almost all the time, the mosquito netting/curtains are perfect. The bottom floor is so/so, the beds are comfortable and the shower is very nice but it is the Caribbean, we did have a few insects in the downstairs bathroom we had to use Raid for. The home is very clean and the downstairs bathroom is the only place we had this issue after rain. The host was able to send the gardener and pest control so the issue should be taken care of. The location is great, parking was easy and we were able to drive down the hill to Dickenson Bay and park. The beach at the bottom of the hill is awesome and Treehouse Beach Club is down the street which has great food & cabanas :)
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house with amazing views!
Helen has a beautiful and very spacious house. We were two adults and two small boys (7 and 8), but you could easily stay there with two families - definitely two couples and a child. There was everything we needed there and having two bathrooms really does make all the difference - and having a washing machine! Plenty of towels and linen. The house was fantastic. Helen was also incredibly quick to answer any of my questions - and very helpful. The swimming pool area was perfect and a great size pool for our young boys. It is a lovely quiet residential area and there were few guests but all very friendly. We had thought that the island would still be really busy until the end of April and the end of the UK school holidays - but actually there was nobody there at all.This suited us as we really wanted a quiet break just our family - and we had hired a car - so had the freedom to go to any of the beaches we wanted. But I think it would be quite good to note that nearly all of the beach cafes and bars were closed at this time of year - and only opened on cruise ship days otherwise it wasn't worth it for them...... The other thing is that we had not anticipated the price of food in the supermarkets. SO so so so expensive. Really you have to go to the market otherwise it costs so much as everything is imported. This is of course no reflection on the lovely house - just maybe useful information for anyone looking to book in April. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and roomy but disappointed
My husband and I came to Antigua to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The online description and pictures of this property looked amazing and the price was excellent so we booked it. We were disappointed when we arrived because everything in person looked a little dated and worn and the beds were QUEEN size, not king. With a 6'3 husband, it's kind of an issue. The AC in the bedrooms worked great but there is no AC in the living room, which we knew. The problem is that there is absolutely no air flow in the living room. The windows don't fully open, only have slat openings, the ceiling fan doesn't work and you can't leave the patio doors open because of the bugs. The lanai is beautiful and offers a great view, but the mosquitoes were quite bad. So we couldn't be outside because of the bugs and we couldn't be inside because it was too hot. It just wasn't the place for us to celebrate our 25th anniversary, so we checked out early and went to a 5 star resort on Fryes Beach, which I would definitely recommend. On the positive side, property is very clean, in a great location, and the owners do provide everything you need to enjoy the island. Under different circumstances, this place might be right for others just wasn't for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Toronto, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
Dickenson Bay gem at Halcyon Heights
The property, pool and villa are lovely, well appointed and maintained. Beautiful view of Dickenson Bay, short (10 minute) walk to the beach. Nice and quiet for sleeping and both bedrooms are air conditioned. One has an extra (single) bed where our teen daughter slept, the room was spacious with a large wicker chair between our beds so nobody felt crowded. Our host was responsive, quickly answering any questions, and also left a helpful list of recommended restaurants. Highly recommend this villa and a stay at Dickenson Beach which has several great lunch and dinner restaurants and a gorgeous, silky soft white sand beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view
Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Loved the birds coming for the sugar
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt O., Bristol, England.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, large two bed property.
Pros: Easy check in, great communication with host, clean, good location, great view from the large balcony. Cons: Definitely rent a car as walking anywhere in the heat is painful as the property is at the top of a big hill. The cleaner cleaned our clothes but mixed expensive white clothes with coloured and ruined the whites. Mosquitos are rampant even when keeping doors and windows shut. Aircon only in bedrooms, would’ve been nice in the main living room/kitchen.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip to Antigua
The property was fabulous for what we needed. We used it as a base to travel the island and see all that Antigua had to offer. It was useful having parking available and the swimming pool was just what was needed for a cooling dip on returning back home. The beds were comfortable and the balcony area was great especially with the fans on. We could have done with instructions on how to use the oven/grill and the WiFi was fairly non-existant unless you were out the front door of the property. All in all I would definitely choose the property again and would be delighted with what I got.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Antigua stay 23
Very responsive owner. Property in a great location with an amazing view of Dickinson Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous and great location
An excellent property 10 mins from the airport located by one of the best beaches on the island. Wonderful views and very comfortable accommodation if you wish to self cater when not enjoying the local eateries. A great place from which to explore the island on various days out. Hiring a hire is a must. Large supermarkets nearby. Lovely pool, what more could you ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable with lots of space for everyone
Our family enjoyed our week at Calypso Cottage. Helen provided exceptional communication, responding very quickly to all messages. The apartment itself is spacious and comfortable, with a lovely verandah where we spent all our time. The kitchen is functional, equipped with plenty of dishes/cups/glasses and basic cooking tools. Drinking water must be purchased in bottles. Bedrooms are a good size; bring an eye mask if you are sensitive to early morning light. We were happy to find that there were no bugs - we never even took our bug spray out of our bags (Antigua was having a heat wave during the May week that we were there - maybe it was too hot even for the bugs!) That said, we did keep the kitchen clean and did not leave garbage out, as requested. The property at Halcyon Heights Condominiums is beautifully landscaped and well cared for - lots of lovely bright blooms everywhere and a great pool to cool off in at the end of a hot day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
fabulous
Absolutely lovely, wonderful views, great recommendations, Abe is a gem, pool was a delight, walking distance to two wonderful restaurants! Helen was always very responsive, even while living across the great big pond. 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation Home
Helen’s cottage was exactly as expected and as described in the listing. We really enjoyed the large balcony and spent many hours on it enjoying the amazing view. Helen provided many helpful recommendations, including phone numbers for taxis and other services, which was extremely helpful. The rooms are large, the air conditioning in the bedrooms is strong, and the space was welcoming. We highly recommend Helen’s cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location , whole family enjoyed the place. Apartment was clean , comfortable and had everything you’d need. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean R., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifull scenery
great condo with everything you need. Lanai( porch) was where we lived withbeautifull views, birds and breeze. A bit far from beaches so recommend renting a car to get around.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Martyn A.

Antigua
We had two weeks exploring Antigua from our rental. The location was perfect for both the beaches and for St John’s . We managed to clock up over 1000 km which considering the size of Antigua is a lot of travelling!! The property was very good value for money and the location was perfect. Renting a private house can always be tricky but in Antigua it’s very tricky as there are no resorts as such where you can go out during the evening. This sort of experience is best enjoyed at one of the many all inclusive hotel and resorts in Antigua. We tried to book a table at three different hotels and were told on each occasion that we would need to stay for a minimum of three nights ! So we tended to have lunch at the beach and dinner at the property . The large terrace was perfect for a private dinner with stunning sunsets . Local supermarkets were very good stocking an excellent range which made cooking at home even more pleasurable. The property is very spacious and has two large double rooms both of which are en-suite . The road from the beach is a steep climb but a really good workout as well . I would recommend buying and using a torch as in the evening it gets very dark very early (in Feb ) so walking back to the house is best with some sort of light . In summary it was an amazing two weeks staying at an ideally located property. I wouldn’t consider it to be a luxury property but it was 100% value for money. A big plus when renting is always communication . If we had any queries about absolutely anything the property owner replied instantly despite there being a five hour time difference.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic B., Moab, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunsets!!!
Helen is Amazing at communicating. Shona is great at simple questions about the island. Use them. Ask them questions. You will be happy you did. Rent a car. You will be happy you did. The house is a half a mile walk downhill to Dickinson Bay Beach, but if you want to go explore the island you Must have a car. I can't imagine taking the bus or taxis every time and having to wait and pay for that . Sunsets from the balcony are spectacular. Pool is ok for a quick plunge, nothing special, but views are amazing from there also at sunset with a cocktail. It felt very safe and it was quiet. Kitchen is well equipped except for lacking a couple of wider frying pans. Great selection of chefs knives, silverware and utensils. Fridge is big and cold and you have access to a cooler to bring to the beach along with other stuff like snorkeling equipment. All and all, in two weeks we had a great time. Keep in mind that you are on an island next to a jungle. You are in nature, so you will have to deal with the constant presence of various bugs. We opted not to use any sprays or chemicals, we kept the place extremely clean, but they still find their way in even if you keep the front door closed and the patio door closed as well. Not a problem for us, but many may be put out by this. We never used the Air Conditioning so we can't tell you how it works as we like it nice and warm. If we wanted cold we would have gone to Greenland not Antigua. 😉 Enjoy the rainstorms and soak the warm sun. Cheers! Vic, Anna and Andre
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes K., Etobicoke

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
The property was all we could've wanted and Antigua brought the sun, warmth and heat that beachgoers, like us, love. Exactly, as the listing, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, and millions of butterflies passing by the windows throughout the mornings and afternoons. As walkers, the communal pool was also a blessing in disguise as the beach is at the bottom of the hill and the walk up through the heat from the beach warrants a quick swim. All in all, a superb vacation, and Helen's property and her willingness to help out during the stay was awesome. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calypso Cottage
Wonderful family accommodation with amazing views. Located just a few minutes walk from the fabulous beach at Dickinson Bay.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa with a view
Seriously the most amazing thing about this place is the view. You have unrestricted views of Dickenson Bay and the sunset in the evening from the huge terrace. The rooms were both large. Comfortable beds and a decent kitchen. Cannot complain and the owner and house keeper were very helpful and easy to reach. We will surely be returning. Thanks Helen!
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming condo with beautiful view of caribbean sea
My husband and I stayed at Calypso cottage for 12 nights to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. The condo was spacious, comfortable, clean, and conveniently located near Dickenson's beach. We loved the verandah and the view of the sea and garden's below. it was a great spot for coffee and a book in the morning and quiet dinners in the evening. Loved the white oleander and papaya tree! and the birds that came to visit. The bedrooms were air conditioned for good sleeping. The host provided excellent resources for restaurants and beaches to visit. It was great to have Shona, the housekeeper come and clean/refresh the place about half way through our stay. The community pool was a really nice space and quiet most of the time. Located a few steps away from the front door! We would stay again without a second thought! Thank you again to Helen and Shona for making our trip so lovely.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and Value
Property well maintained with all amenities . Excellent view and short 'healthy' walk to and from beach. Gets your heart pumping !!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice apartment
We had a very pleasant stay. The property was very clean when we arrived. It was extremely well appointed....nice furniture, excellent air conditioning in the bedrooms, the kitchen was very well fitted out. Lovely views from the balcony and a nice pool to enjoy. Beach and restaurants close by. Would happily recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Syreeta T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Thank you Helen! Your property is lovely - just what we needed for a family getaway! Everything was as advertised and the amenities were top notch including a cooler we could grab and take with us to the beach! Thanks again we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication with the owner. It was 5 out of 5! Great!! The accommodation was only cleaned once, we would suggest it is cleaned more than this for a 15 day stay. The pool was great, the property was superb and the island is a delight. We would recommend.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021